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Common whitetail dragonfly

Plathemis lydia

Description:

The male's chunky white body (about 5 cm long), combined with the brownish-black bands on its otherwise translucent wings, give it a checkered look.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Thanks, Jellis!

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Nice spot

Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Jul 16, 2013
Submitted on Oct 8, 2013

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